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Job Summary
The post holder will provide comprehensive, quality, confidential administrative support to the Northwich Care Community Team employed by the Trust. The Operational Service Assistant will be expected to organise their own workload and co-ordinate their activities in conjunction with, and supervised by the Care Community Co-ordinator, to ensure that an efficient service is provided. The post holder will be capable of the full administrative function within the team, and be able to step in to fill gaps, to ensure continuity of services. It is essential that the post holder is able to exercise initiative suitable to the role, and is fully supportive of other colleagues within the team.
Main duties of the job
To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Care Community Team and associated Specialist services including managing calls, referrals, and supporting the clinical staff to respond to the health needs of the population of the Care Community.
To support the Care Community Co-ordinator to liaise with a range of internal and external services and teams regarding appointments and multi-disciplinary meetings.
Exercise own judgement based on acquired knowledge and experience, as to when to deal with queries personally, and when to involve other team members in the Care Community Team and with what degree of urgency.
Build and maintain constructive relationships with others, within the department and externally in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services to patients and support signposting where appropriate of queries and referrals.
Be conversant with all required electronic systems for correspondence, including specialist computer systems, and be able to obtain information from the Intranet/Internet, if requested to do so.
Provide information to parents/carers where appropriate, according to agreed guidelines, where appropriate.
Support Care Community Team with audits, reports and other activity measurement as necessary, including managing databases, obtaining information, and in the presentation of the results.
To carry out other responsibilities / duties at the request of the Line Manager, according to the job holder's competency to do so.
About Us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
Qualifications
Essential
* 5 GCSE level A-C qualifications or equivalent in English and Math's or equivalent experience.
* Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Computer skills, ECDL or equivalent, Microsoft Office
Desirable
* Previous experience within the NHS
* Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Experience
Essential
* Previous administrative experience
* Awareness of the need for confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection Act and national/local guidelines
Desirable
* Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise own work,
* Full UK driving Licence
Skills
Essential
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to prioritise own workload
* Good interpersonal skills
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
Desirable
* Understanding of computer systems used by the department
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Northwich HUB, Victoria Infirmary Verdin House, Winnington Street, Northwich, CW81AW
Employer's website: https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/
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